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I think I was told on here that there is no such thing as a stupid question ..It's often easier to 'see' a possible solution from the other side of a computer screen !

Put your pups in the chosen areas..THEN get the food bowls.. feed whichever one you want first..get them to sit & wait.... an excellent opportunity for a bit of training and one-on -one atention. It is also getting them used to being alone and doing stuff

Feed them in separate rooms- or one inside, one outside, but make sure they cannot seeach other , and remove bowls immediately.

I would also ask why do you continue to try & feed him dry ? If he loves meat/egg/bones..well, you are halfway there! :p feeding raw stuff like lamb flap(with bone in) will also help him put weight on!

Glad things have settled down for you

slightly OT - but do labs often need trimming of foot hair? Golden Retrievers, yes- cockers etc definitely.. but I have never heard of it As for the whiskers, that is ridiculous, IMO .Are whiskers untidy and hard to manage ?

Hi - What exercise does she get each day ?How long are her daily training sessions, and walks? If she is tired mentally and physically she will be less inclined to amuse herself by digging. You can also try giving her her own digging area- a clearly marked spot in the yard- (a spot you know she likes)maybe get a trailer full of extra sand and dump there. Bury a few toys/treats in there to keep her interested. OR a kids clam shell sand pit, or wading pool, filled with sand . Lots of rewards for digging in the right spot. Re: Kongs- what are you filling them with? I use whole chicken wings/peanut butter/cheese, vegemite/yoghurt.. combinations...or a mix of chicken stock, with some treats in, and freeze in the kong (plug the holes with cream cheese or something) A well filled kong with hard-to- get-out goodies will keep them busy for quite some time

I wouldn't - BUT I would have someone fetch her for photos , if possible, and deposit her safely home again...

Thanks! Lovely to see the babies especially. Sorry about Clifford - was he old, or the victim of lines? tawny babies have those amazing gapes! I remember slicing up frozen day-old chickens and dropping them into those huuuge mouths! Loove ringtails - nice pic.

Parvo can also affect the heart muscle in puppies - I have seen litters of gorgeous 6-8 week old pups just die..... no intestinal symptoms at all...Just sudden death, later confirmed to be parvovirus.

Thanks, folks

Hi- once she has had her stitches out, she'll be fine! With stitches out, the new owners will have no worries either, of iritations/infections etc I love her name!

Tasmania is a part of Australia, unlike NZ, so I would presume possums are protected wildlife there as well, which is why I was asking...

On the news they said the dog was eating, and snapped at h etoddler, Footage of her in the ambulance- smiling away- didn't look to be too much damage, Apparently she got injuries to a lip. It could have been a lot worse. The dog's owner was quite blase at first, and then appeared most distressed as the ranger took the dog away.

Thanks:) I shall hide it from public view, and fix it tomorrow!

having monitor probs These look good on my lappie- but WAY too dark on the PC.Printed they aren't bad... maybe a bit dark... can someone tell me, and I can redo. Thank you!

My favourite colour!

Anyway- when do we get a photo of the monster in angel's clothing?

Nope- doesn't do it as well as flea bombs You need a flea bomb or three. The eggs are in crevices in the skirting boards/couches/ anywhere... the flea bombs have a growth regulator in, and will also kill eggs.

Poor little girl.

Gee- you know early maturers

..and don't forget to treat the house/bedding!

Excellent post, showdog Stumpy, I'm sorry you were disappointed, and glad that now you will learn how to teach your dog the skills needed so her grooming becomes a pleasure for everyone. *from someone who worked in a kennel and groomed/bathed labs every day*

Yes- I just looked a bit closer, and the one I posted about is apparently the 'newer version of the one I have.... so looks like it will be that one. I have spoken to a store owner and he gave me a few models to check... not keen on any of them Looks as if I have made my decision...

My PIXMA iP4500 is almost dead.I have been told to get one formy Birthday present from the family Ok, thinks I , I'll get another. Wrong. There is only one canon printer which is NOT a 3 in 1...and is most like my old one..and has individual ink tanks THIS $200 is top price, less is better BUT I want a reasonable quality print., and my old pixma did that. Had a HP before .. wasn't the best. Any other suggestions?